Rockin' the Boat: MRC Greenwood Sendoff Party/Protest

By Anonymous (not verified), 5 June, 2004
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V-Man

On February 23, 2004 UC Santa Cruz chancellor MRC Greenwood was promoted to Provost- the second highest position next to President. As provost, Greenwood receives an annual pay increase of $110,000, bringing her total salary to $380,000. Higher and higher salaries for UC administrators is a growing trend, while student tuitions also increase. At the same time, UCSC's clerical and custodial employees, already understaffed, are burdened with an expanding workload, as the campus grows. In light of budget sahortfalls, University Labor United, a coalition of campus unions at UCSC have demanded Greenwood turn down the raise. As invited guests and friends of Greenwood attended her farewell gala at the Coconut Grove on, June 3, a coalition of unions students, and community members came out to protest. FRSC reporter Emily Hell was on scene and brought us live coverage on Rockin' the Boat.

On February 23, 2004 UC Santa Cruz chancellor MRC Greenwood was promoted to Provost- the second highest position next to President. As provost, Greenwood receives an annual pay increase of $110,000, bringing her total salary to $380,000. Higher and higher salaries for UC administrators is a growing trend, while student tuitions also increase. At the same time, UCSC's clerical and custodial employees, already understaffed, are burdened with an expanding workload, as the campus grows. In light of budget sahortfalls, University Labor United, a coalition of campus unions at UCSC have demanded Greenwood turn down the raise. As invited guests and friends of Greenwood attended her farewell gala at the Coconut Grove on, June 3, a coalition of unions students, and community members came out to protest. FRSC reporter Emily Hell was on scene and brought us live coverage on Rockin' the Boat.